How To Fix CKMLGRIR028 - Purchase order item cannot be processed

CKMLGRIR028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Purchase order item cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V1&,item &V2& involves a purchase order for external
service for which the process 'invoice receipt before goods receipt' is
intended.

System Response

Order items that use the above process or have been created with the
corresponding indicator cannot at present be processed using transaction
MR11.

How to fix this error?

To clear the GR/IR clearing account and complete the purchase order
history, you can either post a credit memo where there is an invoice
surplus, or an invoice where there is a goods receipt surplus using
transaction MIRO. The invoice document quantity should correspond to the
difference between the total of the goods receipts and the total of the
invoice receipts. The invoice amount ought to be 0 (zero).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR028 - Purchase order item cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR028, which states "Purchase order item cannot be processed," typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger and the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) process. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or data integrity in the system. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Purchase Order Data: The purchase order item may not exist, or there may be discrepancies in the data associated with the purchase order.
  Material Ledger Configuration: The Material Ledger may not be properly configured for the relevant company code or plant.
  GR/IR Account Issues: There may be issues with the GR/IR account settings, such as incorrect account assignments or missing account determination.
  Currency Issues: Currency mismatches between the purchase order and the invoice can lead to processing errors.
  Status of Purchase Order: The purchase order item may be in a status that